Bryan Seton explains how 'ripping the hips open' from the top of the swing leads to spinning out and an outside-in club path. He demonstrates a more powerful transition by shifting pressure into the lead leg before firing the hips. This sequence ensures the club stays on path and increases distance by using the ground effectively.
Avoid the urge to rotate your hips immediately from the top of the backswing.
Shift your pressure into your lead leg as the first move of the downswing.
Allow your weight to move forward significantly before initiating hip rotation.
Push hard through your lead foot late in the downswing to trigger natural hip rotation.
Sequencing the shift before the turn prevents a 'spin out' slice and preserves power.
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